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Solo Leveling EP18 (S2 EP6) Story and Preview Released

The highly anticipated Episode 18 of Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow has been revealed

New That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Film Set for February 2026 Release – "Sokai no Namida Arc (Tears of the Blue Sea)" ...

The beloved anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is set to captivate audiences once again w...

BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Episode 6 Story & Preview: MyGO!!!!! Faces a Shocking Sight

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 6 of the TV anime BanG Dream! Ave Mujica have been revealed.

Kaijin Fugeki Vol.3 Drops on February 17 – A Best-Selling Manga Sensation!

The third volume of Kaijin Fugeki, the latest manga by Air Gear creator Oh! great, is set for release on Fe...

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Episode 5 Story Released: Mokke of the Dead, Melancholy of The New No.3

The story and preview stills for Episode 5 of the TV anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 have been Relea...

Hatsune Miku × Cinnamoroll & Piapro Characters × Sanrio Characters POP UP Shop Tour Begins February 7!

A special Hatsune Miku × Cinnamoroll and Piapro Characters × Sanrio Characters POP UP shop will kick off on...

Gundam GQuuuuuuX Earns 1.9 Billion Yen in 17 Days, Ranks No.2 in Weekend Box Office

The latest installment in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, has proven to be ...

Moana 2 Surpasses 5 Billion Yen in Box Office Revenue in Japan, Driven by Musical Numbers and Repeat Viewers

Moana 2, the latest Disney animated film, has attracted 3.78 million viewers and surpassed 5 billion yen (a...

Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Episode 5 Synopsis and Scene Previews Released

The synopsis and scene previews for Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Episode 5, set to air on February 7, have be...

Kodansha's Ground Floor Entrance Features 'Blue Lock' × Liverpool FC Collaboration, Sparking Enthusiastic Reactions

On February 3rd, Kodansha's official X (formerly Twitter) account shared an update showcasing the company's...

'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' Latest Volume 14 Set for March Release Alongside Postcard and Clear File Books

The latest installment of the manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 14, is scheduled for release on M...

Character Resembling Kenjiro Tsuda Appears in 'You and Idol Pretty Cure♪' Episode 1, Sparking Discussion

The first episode of the TV anime You and Idol Pretty Cure♪ aired on February 2nd on the TV Asahi network.

You and Idol Pretty Cure♪ Exhibition to Be Held in March – Featuring Oshi-Katsu Rooms and Oshi Pretty Cure Diagnosis!

The "You and Idol Pretty Cure♪ Exhibition – The Moment You Can Meet 'You'!" will take place from March 15 t...

Okitsura Episode 6: Story & Preview Images Released

The story and preview stills for Episode 6 of the TV anime "Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, b...

Ui x Kon Concludes After 5.5 Years! Ribon’s Popular High School Marriage Manga Reaches Its Finale

The manga Ui x Kon (初×婚) by Minori Kurosaki has officially concluded in the March issue of Ribon, release...

"Grand Blue" Season 2 Announces Additional Cast: Aya Yamane, Sumire Morohoshi, and Yoshino Aoyama Join the Series! [Full Comments]

The highly anticipated second season of the TV anime Grand Blue has revealed its new character and addition...

MAPPA’s Original Anime Zenshu. Sparks Buzz with Classic Anime Homages – A Breakdown

MAPPA’s original TV anime Zenshu. has been gaining attention for its frequent tributes to past anime master...

Oshi no Ko Season 3 to Air in 2026, Teaser Visual & Video Revealed

The third season of the TV anime Oshi no Ko has been officially confirmed to air in 2026. Along with the an...

Director Kazuya Tsurumaki Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories of New Gundam 'GQuuuuuuX'

The latest installment in the Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, is a collaborative effort betwee...

Boonboomger: Ishiro Wasn't a Traitor! Taiya and Mira Strike Spindo – Fans Are Hyped Before the Final Episode!

The latest episode of Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (airs Sundays at 9:30 AM on TV Asahi), Episode 47, titled ...